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03-16-2024, 09:28 AM
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I think it depends on how light of rods you use....
I think it depends on how light of rods you use. I have a couple of rods that were built with Matagi blanks that weigh only 30 grams complete and even a standard 1000 reel seems to overwhelm the...
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03-16-2024, 08:57 AM
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Yes, for 2500 Yuan not US dollars. Digitaka...
Yes, for 2500 Yuan not US dollars. Digitaka discounts these reels
for $100 off MSRP and no shipping and no tax from JP and current weak Yen, so
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03-16-2024, 01:33 AM
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Daiwa Airity ST SF reel made in Japan just released
Daiwa just released the lightest spinning reel to date, 130 grams, made in Japan, several models available. They also released a 2000 Certate made in Japan, older models started at 2500, though not...
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02-28-2024, 06:44 AM
Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2
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This is not casting with rod but dropping...
This is not casting with rod but dropping straight down to 100’ vertically jigging, as long as the drag is set right, the rod
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02-27-2024, 11:43 PM
Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2
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I had the ice cube 7’4” tubular tip for 2 years...
I had the ice cube 7’4” tubular tip for 2 years until my spinone came to see in the boat and stepped on the bottom half. The rod was 70 grams and had a fast tip, very sensitive. I used it to catch...
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02-27-2024, 02:11 PM
Thread: Allstate JDM rod insurance
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I have used mostly digitaka but 7 palms for...
I have used mostly digitaka but 7 palms for lures. I have also used kiwi, asian portal, plat, amazon, amazon jp, and jdm tackle heaven. Amazon and amazon jp have some super buys at times and no tax...
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02-27-2024, 12:54 PM
Thread: Allstate JDM rod insurance
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Allstate JDM rod insurance
Buying a new JDM rod from Japan and 3 year warranty via Allstate is only
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10-18-2023, 07:03 PM
Thread: Titanium vs super carbon tip
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50% increase, the feel is very springy, like the...
50% increase, the feel is very springy, like the rec recoil titanium guides that pop back into place.
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10-18-2023, 03:04 PM
Thread: Titanium vs super carbon tip
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Titanium vs super carbon tip
I thought the super carbon tips at 0.6 mm at tip top was thin, until
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10-07-2023, 02:14 PM
Thread: Ares boron ul rod
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Boron rods in the 80’s were a lot less expensive...
Boron rods in the 80’s were a lot less expensive but a lot of breakage. I think because boron is more difficult to work with, most of it could be labor though they are very light and highly...
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10-07-2023, 01:46 PM
Thread: Ares boron ul rod
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High end Winston boron rods in US start at $1000...
High end Winston boron rods in US start at $1000 and the Japanese boron models start around $800.
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10-07-2023, 12:49 PM
Thread: Ares boron ul rod
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Ares boron ul rod
Been shopping around for a boron/graphite rod and found this last rod
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09-01-2023, 09:40 PM
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Voodoo rods and Justace components/blanks from Japan
Casey is importing Justace components now with blanks possibly to follow. There are 2 area trout blanks that are xtra light + tough.
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08-29-2023, 10:33 PM
Thread: Varivas new Absolute PE
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The one thing I like about varivas and other jp...
The one thing I like about varivas and other jp braids is the diameter is accurate or under stated. Unfortunately, US based lines are usually 2-3x thicker than stated. Case in point was the original...
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08-27-2023, 09:19 PM
Thread: Varivas new Absolute PE
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Kinda like the zenon reel you got, Amazon has...
Kinda like the zenon reel you got, Amazon has them for around $200 + free shipping.
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08-27-2023, 08:14 PM
Thread: Varivas new Absolute PE
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The lines are a bit pricey but they do have sales...
The lines are a bit pricey but they do have sales especially around Christmas 40% off so I usually stock up then. As a side note, did you ever get a Breaden titanium tip Ul aging rod? Thanks
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08-26-2023, 03:24 PM
Thread: Varivas new Absolute PE
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Varivas new Absolute PE
Varivas has a new PE called absolute that replaced the dead or alive PE. I got the x4 in 0.4 and 0.6. Color is 1 meter dark 50 cm light green. Their website says it is an upgrade from the dead or...
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07-31-2023, 12:02 AM
Thread: Daiwa Gekkabijin Saq Sas Replacement?
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I also have tried out a lot of jig heads from...
I also have tried out a lot of jig heads from Japan and most of the higher end jig hooks e.g. Teflon coated and TGW are the larger sizes starting at size 1 and going up. The sharpest hooks I have...
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04-03-2023, 10:23 PM
Thread: Matagi blanks available USA
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Matagi blanks available USA
Casey at voodoo rods is stocking some popular Matagi blanks now. The 5’6” xul sensor only weighs 10 grams and I have one with fuji UL components that weighs in at 29 grams (1oz) complete, lightest...
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03-21-2023, 11:48 AM
Thread: New Kistler UL blank HM toray
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They r a bit flexible but bend back easily if...
They r a bit flexible but bend back easily if necessary.
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03-21-2023, 11:46 AM
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Sawing off 4 threads only took off 2 grams but I...
Sawing off 4 threads only took off 2 grams but I wanted to see how light it would go. My other 6’6” I left the components alone and it weighs 35 grams. If I slimmed that down it would be 31 grams but...
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03-01-2023, 02:55 AM
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Same blank, started out at 35 grams and...
Same blank, started out at 35 grams and downsized/modified components, down to 29 grams now and no more fat to trim off. This one has 8 guides + tip. Leaving the twa 662 at 35 grams, could go down to...
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02-27-2023, 11:04 PM
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T Russell TR 56 super area trout xul spinning rod 29 grams
This build is minus the rear/fore grips and I removed 4 threads of the reel seat that was not needed for a 500 size spinning reel. Total weight was 29 grams for the 5’6” 2 piece rod.
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02-20-2023, 07:38 PM
Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2
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The 610 is my favorite rod especially with the...
The 610 is my favorite rod especially with the silk weave on the reel seat and how light it is. That was a good sale, picked up the Yamaga 62 tz. Being that the 610 is a tubular tip, will be...
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02-18-2023, 07:55 PM
Thread: Kast King XUL spinning reel 131 grams
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No, it does not.
No, it does not.
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02-17-2023, 09:12 PM
Thread: Kast King XUL spinning reel 131 grams
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TWA-662
TWA-662
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02-17-2023, 03:26 PM
Thread: Kast King XUL spinning reel 131 grams
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Kast King XUL spinning reel 131 grams
For those who have XUL spinning rods < 2 oz, Kast King just came out with
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02-16-2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: New Kistler UL blank HM toray
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Finished rod 39 grams
Finished rod came out to 39 grams, did add 1 xtra guide for spacing.
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02-14-2023, 01:42 PM
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JDM tackle heaven $338 in stock
JDM tackle heaven $338 in stock
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02-11-2023, 05:49 PM
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The twa 662 solid tip seems a little whippy to...
The twa 662 solid tip seems a little whippy to me, is the HM tubular tip a stiffer rod?
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Here’s my bad report. Too windy here to fish so I cut firewood...
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